Wednesday, November 16, 2011

I have a bazillion things on my list. I bet that you do, too. Don't you? Among other projects, I need to make a quilt for someone else to give as a Christmas gift. Before I start on that, though, I need to sew a few other things. A scrub top, a remote holder, and a coin purse. None of them are any big deal for me to make. I just would rather make the quilt. I keep thinking about it and looking at the fabrics. But, I know I cannot begin. So. Instead of getting the 3 small projects out of the way, I do nothing. Why is that? It's not as if I have oodles of time. Right? {sigh} I will get at them. Everything always gets done.

Did I tell you that me Mum (well, she's Julie's Mum, too) is coming for a visit? A nice long visit...9 days. She'll be here later today. It will be very nice to have her here. She loves to play cards...dimes, shit on your neighbor (or, in this case, daughters), and cribbage. I'm hoping, though, that I'll have a bit of time each day to work on my projects.

Knowing that company is coming gives me just the little push I need to get a few things done that I just haven't gotten around to doing. One example...I finally hung my 2Sheep hooked rug on the wall. It's been rolled up in a towel since I finished it almost 9 months ago.

Here's a closer look if you've not seen this before. Click here for the quick story.

I like it on the wall. I like being able to see it as I walk through the house. I smile at it. Making this rug was a long process and I am very happy to finally enjoy it.

More later.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Saturday, November 12, 2011

First...I have a new etsy shop. It's in my old name...one I used when I sold rug hooking paraphernalia. But, the logo is new...a brown dog with sewing needle and thread, which I thought very apropos. {grin}

At this point, I only have 2 items listed...the doll sleeping bags I finished this past week. The widget is in my sidebar...or just click here. The shop isn't completely set up...will get to that soon.

Second...there are times when I am so overwhelmed with the people in my life. Cathy did it again. She cleaned out her sewing room earlier this summer and asked if I wanted what she didn't. Course, based on previous experience with her, one would have to be a fool to say no to that offer. So, I said yes. I received the box Thursday. Can you say, "WOW"!!! I sure did! It was full of fabric and a few miscellaneous items for purse/bag making. About 27 different pieces...yards and yards and yards of it. The generosity of this woman...well, it absolutely blows me away! Thank you, Cathy!

Now. I am totally feeling the need to pay this forward. So, I'll get a giveaway going here very soon. Not sure when...or what, for that matter...but keep checking back so you don't miss out!

In the meantime, have a great weekend!

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."Jeremiah 29:11

it's all about me...

This blog is all about me...a mother of 2, grandmother of 4...a daughter of God. I embroider. I knit...a bit. I sew quilts...and more. I write about my friends, my family, my finishes, my relationship with Jesus. I call these writings doodles.